How I Built This with Guy Raz How I Built Resilience (Special Edition): Guy Raz
Sep 12, 2020
Stacey Vanek-Smith, the engaging host of Planet Money's daily indicator podcast, interviews Guy Raz, an acclaimed storyteller and the brain behind the podcast. They discuss Guy's entrepreneurial upbringing and how his parents' journey influenced his career choices. From war reporting to crafting compelling narratives in podcasting, Guy shares insights on resilience and the hero's journey. He delves into the delicate balance of luck and hard work in success and reflects on how setbacks can transform into opportunities for growth.
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Parental Influence
- Guy Raz's parents became entrepreneurs, opening a jewelry store when he was a child.
- Witnessing their struggles initially deterred him from entrepreneurship.
Journalism Career
- Guy Raz worked as a war reporter and news anchor before transitioning to podcasting.
- He felt journalism wasn't fulfilling his goal of making a positive impact.
The Starbucks Spark
- A Harvard Business School case study on Starbucks sparked Guy Raz's interest in business narratives.
- This experience planted the seed for How I Built This years later.
